Rounding out the top five was Kevin Harvick in third who posted a speed of 136.068 mph, Austin Dillion in fourth with a speed of 135.776 mph and Martin Truex Jr. in fifth who posted a speed of 134.625 mph.

Kyle Busch who has started on the pole three times in the All-Star Race will start alongside Clint Bowyer in the second position.

Prior to All-Star Race qualifying, Monster Energy Open qualifying was held and Daniel Hemric posted the fastest time in his No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. Michael McDowell will start alongisde Hemric in the second position.

Three drivers from tomorrow's Monster Energy Open can earn their spot into the All-Star Race by winning a stage and or race..The stages are broken down into 20, 20 and 10 laps.

Coverage of the Monster Energy Cup Series Open begins at 6:00 p.m. Eastern on Fox Sports 1.

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